Inside Out

A retro-themed Night Light inspired by 90s colors, and An Emphasis on the functional components of a Night Light.

  • Date | Fall ‘24

    Duration | 5 Weeks

    Category | Lighting, Children’s

    Processes | Sketching, Prototyping, CAD Modeling, 3D Printing, Soledering, Laser Cutting


Design Inspiration

Simplicity + Retro

Exposed Components

Smooth Dials

Multi-controls + Interactive elements

Compact + Portable

Fun Colors


Sketch Ideation

Quick initial sketches to develop ideas on paper. These Design concepts focused on combining characteristics of industrial design styles, such as exposed parts and minimalism, with those of gadget-like devices, including buttons and dials.

Sketch Refinement


CAD Modeling

CAD Modeling helps determine the overall form and proportions of the night light, as well as analyze snap fit components.


Prototyping

  • Low Fidelity prototype made of cardboard exploring form and proportions

  • High fidelity models exploring scale and proportion

  • Upper body iterations looking at snap fits

  • Lower body iterations looking at snap fits

  • Testing battery pack size and snap fit

  • Testing proportion and snap fits of interactive components

  • Testing Functionality and final assembly


Final Construction

Inside Out

Retro Night Light